Business Development Manager, Energy & Infra

About the role

Linklaters is looking for a Business Development Manager for its Energy & Infra practice. The role supports the development and execution of BD strategies that drive growth for the practice, while keeping it aligned with the Firm's and Clients' and Sectors' strategies. You will identify opportunities using product insight and data-led intelligence, drive cross-selling, run client-centric BD activities, strengthen client and internal stakeholder relationships and help shape the overall BD strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and support the development and implementation of the BD plan for the Energy & Infra practice.
• Help ensure local targeting strategies align with global BD growth objectives and the firm's strategy.
• Build a network across global BD teams and the Business Development & Marketing (BDM) function, and connect the local office to the global network.
• Use global processes, resources and tools, including shared services, and develop focused growth plans with cross-selling opportunities with global product teams.
• Contribute to win strategies and pitch and panel submissions, and drive relationships with Client & Sector BD teams.
• Create Energy & Infra-led go-to-market campaigns to engage target clients.
• Use data-led insights for horizon scanning, opportunity spotting and pipeline management, and gather and analyse market information and client feedback.
• Monitor external trends and product trackers to generate cross-selling opportunities.

Required profile

• Experience in business development within legal services, specifically in Energy & Infra practice areas.
• Proven ability to develop and implement BD strategies and a track record of identifying growth opportunities in professional services.
• Experience working across global teams and building relationships with sector teams to drive cross-selling.
• Experience providing strategic input for pitches and panel submissions.

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills and experience using data insights for BD activities.
• Experience gathering market intelligence and monitoring industry trends.
• Proficiency with technology and data tools to generate actionable BD insights.

What we offer

• A global work experience with opportunities to join strategic projects.
• A collegial, collaborative team within the BDM function, alongside lawyers.
• Custom-fit career paths, agile working solutions and investment in leadership development.
• Support for health and wellbeing, including access to expert advice on mental health.